Finance Manager
Core
Provide financial leadership, budget oversight, forecasting, and reporting for critical digital capability programs within the Australian Defence ICT acquisition and sustainment environment.
Role type
Senior Finance Manager (Project/Program)
Builds
Digital capability programs for the Australian Defence Force
Domain
Defence / Government / ICT Acquisition
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery
Required skills
Financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, financial modelling, scenario analysis, stakeholder engagement, cost modelling, contract management, procurement profile interpretation
Preferred skills
Experience in Australian Federal Government environment, complex ICT program environments, briefing senior executives
Technologies
Microsoft Excel (financial modelling, pivot tables)
Responsibilities
Manage project budgets, forecasts, expenditure reporting, and financial records; Monitor financial performance against funding allocations and identify variances; Maintain oversight of project commitments, contracts, and purchase orders; Provide financial advice and reporting to support governance; Collaborate with stakeholders on cost modelling and affordability; Contribute to portfolio governance and strategic planning.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC